Tulane at Cincinnati 11/25/22 - College Football Picks & Predictions

The Friday college football schedule will kickoff with an important American Athletic Conference clash between the Tulane Green Wave and the Cincinnati Bearcats. The Green Wave (9-2) are tied with the Bearcats for first place and would host the conference title game with a win in this contest. Tulane leans on a defense that ranks 18th nationally in points allowed (19.5 ppg). On Thursday, Tulane forced five turnovers during a 59-24 home victory versus SMU.

Tulane QB Michael Pratt threw for three touchdowns and added another three scores with his legs. Tyjae Spears rushed for 121 yards and found the end zone twice. Shae Wyatt caught two touchdown passes and went over 100 yards receiving for the Green Wave.

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The Cincinnati Bearcats were expected to drop off significantly after reaching the College Football Playoff last season. Head coach Luke Fickell has his team one win away from reaching the conference championship game and allowing just 19.7 points per contest. On Saturday, Cincinnati limited Temple to 202 yards of total offense and forced four turnovers during a 23-3 road victory.

WR Tre Tucker put Cincinnati on the scoreboard first with a 42-yard touchdown reception from Ben Bryant. Ryan Montgomery added a 14-yard touchdown run for the Bearcats, who gained 388 yards of total offense and possessed the ball for close to 37 minutes.